marty jones

MassDevelopment is now in charge of State Pier in New Bedford, taking it over from the Department of Conservation and Recreation a few weeks ago. In an appearance in New Bedford earlier this week, Governor Charlie Baker says MassDevelopment was the right choice to take it over because they've had experience dealing with similar projects...

Less than a week after MassDevelopment took over management of State Pier in New Bedford, the longtime head of that organization is leaving. State House News Service is reporting that Marty Jones, who was hired in April of 2011 under former Governor Deval Patrick, was voted out by Mass Development's Board of Directors Thursday...

NEW BEDFORD—Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) hosted MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones at New Bedford State Pier Friday, to offer her a firsthand tour of the facility her organization will soon manage. On Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker announced that MassDevelopment will take over management responsibilities of the pier from DCR, a strategy that was first proposed by Senator Mont